Event Information

Calling all youth ARTIST!

Prince George’s County residents 18 years old and under. You are cordially invited to enter this year’s Nature Quest Art Contest. Explore your backyard, a local park, or other outdoor environments. Tell your nature story by drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, or poetry.

DEADLINE for Submission: Friday, December 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm

Eligibility Requirements:

• This contest is open to Prince George’s County residents that are 18 years old and under. No purchase is necessary.
• Entries must be inspired by nature.

• Content of the work must be original. Use of another artist’s work is not eligible.
• You may enter as many categories as you want!

Click here to view the official rules

Artwork Release Form

Award Categories
Elementary School: K – Grade 6

Middle School: Grades 7 – 9
High School: Grades 10 – 12

Questions?
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Shaiday Dancy at shaiday.dancy@pgparks.com

The 2025 Nature Quest Art Contest is a program of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.